For the first time in a competitive match, the Oakland Roots will play the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday night at PayPal Park.The match is part of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, a nationwide tournament open to soccer clubs of all levels. This format paves the way for match-ups between MLS teams, like the Earthquakes and amateur, semi pro or lower level professional teams, like the Roots.The Bay Area clubs are two of the last 32 teams remaining in the tournament."This game matters tonight," said... Read this story
